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NY55 EFC

2005 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,303 mi
Last recorded88,303 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 EFC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted

nsf sills holed not structural

Pass 11 Dec 2021 87,105 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted

os inner sill poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

no rear seats at test

sills poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,693 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 82,515 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 82,513 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,603 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not 30cm (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 68,135 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 68,120 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 63,019 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 51,748 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,313 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,812 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,851 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,106 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 28,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,939 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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NY55 EFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NY55 EFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NY55 EFC registered?

NY55 EFC is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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